Lead Water-Wastewater Engineer

TKDA

Lead Engineer managing water-wastewater infrastructure projects in Bloomington, MN with a focus on public health and environmental safety. Collaborating with teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeBloomington • Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and design water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection/distribution systems from concept through construction.
Apply sound judgment and creativity to plan, organize, and guide complex projects; Provide input to improve design standards that produce consistent, high-quality deliverables.
Oversee technical tasks and deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and design quality across assigned projects.
Prepare or oversee complex engineering calculations, plans, and specifications; conduct quality control reviews consistent with company, client, and project-specific standards.
Share your expertise and guide emerging engineers as they grow in their careers.
Work closely with municipalities, utilities, and private developers to deliver innovative sustainable solutions.
Bring your technical vision to life on projects that matter to communities we serve – and where we live.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional Engineer (PE) with 20+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience, including leading the technical delivery of public and/or private conveyance, and treatment facility projects.
Extensive experience developing conceptual and detailed plans and specifications, including hydraulic analyses, plant layouts, equipment review/selection, and collection system design.
Prior experience with process evaluations, cost estimating, and construction administration.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcMap, SWMM, AFT Fathom, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD, and/or Revit.
Ability to travel up to 15% (including occasional overnight travel).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Eligible for discretionary bonuses
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

water treatmentwastewater treatmenthydraulic analysisplant layoutequipment reviewcollection system designcost estimatingconstruction administrationengineering calculationsquality control

Soft Skills

project planningorganizational skillscreativitytechnical guidanceleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)